Microbiology (BS), Microbiology Major Emphasis

Microbiology majors should consult the appropriate advisor. The courses listed below are for the Bachelors of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology with an emphasis in Microbiology. The total number of credits required for the emphasis are the same as those required for the Microbiology degree.

Studentsinterested in Graduate School should discuss their plans with the major advisor.

Microbiology Major

Program Prerequisite: Not required.

Minor: Not required. However, Microbiology majors will meet the requirements for a minor in Chemistry. If desired for another program, a Microbiology Minor is offered. Please see “Microbiology Minor” for requirements.

Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher in Microbiology courses is required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. Also refer to the General Grade Requirements for graduation.

Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 71 credits is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above).

Program Code: 6015BS and emphasis 6044 (Microbiology)

CIPC: 260502

Advisement

All Microbiology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6949 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Please note, careful planning is essential as most courses have prerequisites and some upper division courses are only offered in one semester.

Declare your program of study with the Microbiology Department. No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. However, students should meet with an advisor to plan and declare their program of study.

Microbiology Emphases

Microbiology majors pursuing emphases should consult the appropriate advisor and include the specified Foundational and Elective emphasis courses into their Microbiology Major. Regardless of the chosen emphasis, students must successfully complete the REQUIRED CORE MICROBIOLOGY MAJOR COURSES (19 credit hours), [20 credit hours through the specific emphasis] REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSES (26-29 credit hours), and LIFE SCIENCE COURSE ELECTIVES (6 credit hours). Please note that emphases are not a major. Your major will be Microbiology with a specific emphasis.